Santurantikuy

Santurantikuy, which means "Buy me a small saint" in Quechua, is the emblem of the exhibition sale, which dates back to the 16th century. Cusco's energy, heritage, culture, art, and dedication are embodied in the Santurantikuy fair.

The origins of this event are unknown, however, it is thought to date back to the sixteenth century. Santurantikuy was first mentioned in 1834, but it was not given that name. Regardless of the mystery, we do know that Santurantikuy is a Spanish construct from the colonial period, intended to evangelize indigenous Peruvians, including the sale of portraits of catholic saints on the steps of Cusco Cathedral.

Nio Manuelito is the fair's standout among the saints' images on display. This is merely a representation of the infant Jesus. According to Catholic mythology, the name Manuelito is a charming version of the Spanish word of "Emmanuel," as baby Jesus is also called.

Cusco's inhabitants adopted Nio Manuelito's concept and even dressed him up like an Inca ruler. The Jesuits were in charge of this, and the Catholic Church was outraged. Nio Manuelito is still a popular and cherished character among all Cusquenos, especially around the holidays.

Location: Cusco

Date: December 24